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Ford Mustang Pt. 1, No Money, No Permission, Instant Success

Auto/Motive

11/15/20 • 24 min

Ford Mustang Pt. 1

In this episode I cover the first generation of the Ford Mustang, focusing on the underground development and lack of official approval for this car. Despite this, the Mustang would find instant success in the new market of young drivers looking for cheap, powerful, and customizable cars. Offering a wide variety of engine options as well as interior design choices, the Mustang would become an instant American staple. However, by the early 1970s, the Mustang had become a large car with even larger engines and was starting to drop in sales. The rest of the Mustang history will be covered in next week's episode, don't miss it!

Thanks for listening!

Music:

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

District Four by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources:

https://classicponycars.com/history.html

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/ford-mustang-history-generations-models-specifications/

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/ford-mustang-history

https://www.hotcars.com/these-forgotten-mustang-prototypes-almost-made-production/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9E2nCXNHU8

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_(first_generation)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_N._Frey

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/1965-ford-mustang-prototypes.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang_I

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mustang#:~:text=To%20achieve%20an%20advertised%20list,on%20Ford's%20Falcon%20and%20Fairlane.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/big-vs-small-block-engines

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/who-invented-the-mustang-and-when-did-it-first-debut/

Porsche 917, The Racecar so Good it was Banned

Auto/Motive

10/11/20 • 24 min

Porshe 917

In this episode, I cover the Porsche 917, a racing legend from the early 1970s that would be so dominant in Endurance racing and eventually CanAm racing, that it would be banned from both!

Thanks for listening!

Music:

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4448-surf-shimmy

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sources:

https://www.autoweek.com/car-life/classic-cars/a32536626/donohue-porsche-917-30-flat-12-photos/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_917

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/anniversaries/porsche-celebrates-50-years-of-the-917/porsche-917-development-technology-and-racing-in-1969.html

https://presskit.porsche.de/museum/en/2019/topic/anniversaries/porsche-celebrates-50-years-of-the-917/porsche-917-setting-the-benchmark-in-turbo-technology.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Woolfe#:~:text=John%20Woolfe%20(23%20March%201932,be%20abolished%20the%20following%20year.

https://dyler.com/posts/26/jacky-ickx-the-le-mans-legend-who-changed-the-start-of-the-race#:~:text=His%20protest%20did%20not%20go,save%20a%20few%20extra%20seconds.&text=Thus%20ended%20the%20rather%20interesting,manufacturers%20had%20made%20adaptions%20for.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_engine

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/porsche-917.htm

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/motorsport/porsche-917-news-four-decades-cool-2009

https://drivetribe.com/p/porsche-917-O_AU9rqdSxWMZYYJUxPDrw?iid=BuANeaT0Qv-pXtRa807l7A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can-Am

http://motoringhistory.com/porsche-917-best-everywhere/

Lancia Stratos HF, the Short Lived Legend of Rallying

Auto/Motive

06/07/20 • 18 min

Lancia Stratos HF

In this episode, I cover the Lancia Stratos HF. A car built from the ground up to be a rally legend, only to be cut short due to politics in the automotive world. Learn about what made this car so special, its constant issues caused by Ferrari, and the many other unique aspects of this car.

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Sources:

Music:

Music: Joseph McDade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Stratos#:~:text=The%20Lancia%20Stratos%20HF%20(Tipo,HF%20stands%20for%20High%20Fidelity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pininfarina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancia_Fulvia

https://www.lanciastratos.com/en/history

https://drivetribe.com/p/is-lancia-stratos-the-greatest-fXff-mBsTU6-K9FjtESl9A?iid=XB0AguF1S3OkY7D_6Avo-A

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppo_Bertone

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15125060/new-lancia-stratos-lancia-stratos-review/

http://ehrlichmotorwerks.com/blog/2016/12/11/on-the-open-roman-road-the-lancia-fulvia-1#:~:text=A%20Fulvia%20HF%20won%20two,several%20more%20rally%20champion%20cars.

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/lancia-stratos-zero-concept-by-design/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_S.p.A.

https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/first-mat-new-stratos-sold-big-at-auction/#:~:text=At%20Bonhams'%20recent%20Paris%20sale,sell%20for%20%24755%2C000%20plus%20taxes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMD-KsPyS6A

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a29048296/the-mat-new-stratos-is-a-better-ferrari/

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/new-lancia-stratos-latest-pictures-542bhp-supercar

Datsun 510, The poor man's BMW!

Auto/Motive

05/24/20 • 9 min

Datsun 510

In this episode I cover the Datsun 510, a classic JDM sports car. Some called it the poor man's BMW but I would call it the better buy. The same performance as a BMW for less money plus easy to work one, and easy to upgrade. A rally Car with multiple wins under its belt, this car is truly something special.

Thanks for listening!

Sources:

Music: Joseph McDade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datsun_510

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Am_Series

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trailing-arm_suspension

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_suspension

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_02_Series

http://sailorag.weebly.com/uploads/5/6/3/0/56309683/carburetors_types_1.pdf

https://fcagroup.pl/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/The-Downdraft-Carburetor.pdf

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_L_engine

https://silodrome.com/history-datsun-510/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baqnkPEQwSU

https://www.motortrend.com/news/c12-0606-1973-datsun-510/

https://www.hagerty.com/apps/valuationtools/1969-datsun-510

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Rally King Sedan!

Auto/Motive

05/23/20 • 9 min

Mitsubishi Lancer Evoultion

In this episode I cover the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. A beast of a Rally car and a hot boy sedan with big power. I cover the history of the Evo, some of its more unique models, and go over how this crazy car brought big power to everyday people. Thanks for listening!

Sources:

Music: Joseph McDade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer

https://thenewswheel.com/moments-in-car-history-the-japanese-gentlemans-agreement/

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15383456/mitsu-metamorphosis-the-history-of-the-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution/?slide=1

https://auto.howstuffworks.com/question562.htm

https://www.topspeed.com/cars/mitsubishi/2015-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-x-final-edition-ar168911.html

https://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.uk/discover/heritage/explore-evolution

https://www.fastcar.co.uk/fast-car-news/10-best-mitsubishi-evo-facts/

http://www.fantasycars.com/mitsubishi/lancer_evo_extreme_vi/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralliart

https://www.whichcar.com.au/features/modern-classic-2000-mitsubishi-evo-vi-tommi-makinen-edition

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Lancer_Evolution_X

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_4B1_engine#4B11T

The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Demanding Road Race!

Auto/Motive

09/20/20 • 24 min

The 24 Hours of Le Mans

In this episode, I cover the 24 hours of Le Mans, a challenging 24-hour road race that was started nearly 100 years ago. Learn about how the race works, the tragedies of Le Mans, and what makes this race so special for automotive enthusiasts.

Thanks for listening!

Sources:

https://hiconsumption.com/history-of-24-hours-of-le-mans/#:~:text=1923%2D1948-,The%20first%20Le%20Mans%20race%20was%20put%20on%20by%20the,de%20l'Ouest%20in%201923.&text=In%20total%2C%2066%20drivers%20in,in%20France%20caused%20its%20cancellation.

https://jalopnik.com/just-how-horrifying-was-the-worst-crash-in-motorsports-1589382023

https://dyler.com/posts/26/jacky-ickx-the-le-mans-legend-who-changed-the-start-of-the-race

https://www.bmw.com/en/performance/24-hour-race-le-mans.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1955_Le_Mans_disaster

Music:

Heartbreaking by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3863-heartbreaking

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nürburgring, The Pinnacle Racetrack

Auto/Motive

08/16/20 • 20 min

Nürbugring

In today's episode, I cover the Nürburgring one of the most well-known racetracks in the world. Learn its history, creation, issues and any other unique facts baked into the history of this amazing racetrack!

Thanks for Listening!

Music:

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Music: Joseph McDade

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%BCrburgring

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eifelrennen

https://rallyways.com/8230/need-to-know-about-the-nurburgring/

https://www.nuerburgring.de/en/fans-info/race-tracks/nordschleife/history.html

https://www.nuerburgring.de/en/fans-info/history.html

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/nurburgring-lap-records-definitive-rundown

Tesla Model 3, Electric High Performance for Everyone!

Auto/Motive

07/12/20 • 22 min

Tesla Model 3

In this episode, I cover the tesla model 3. This crazy electric sedan not only looks good but also provides impressive performance. I go into the power train and how the electric motors work, the transmissions used, and the options available in this car of the future. Autopilot and a 0-60 time that's close to that of a Ford GT? yes, please.

Thanks for Listening!

Music:

Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Engineering Explained Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36H9BVeMYMI

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/

https://www.harwoods.uk.com/news/what-does-db-stand-for-in-aston-martin/18855/newsdetail.aspx#:~:text=DB%20are%20the%20initials%20of,as%20proof%20of%20his%20ownership.

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db4gt-db4gt-zagato

https://www.astonmartin.com/en-us/models/past-models/db5-and-db5-convertible

https://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2012/11/12/james-bond-skyfall-cars/index.html

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a32688917/aston-martin-goldfinger-db5-production/

https://www.astonmartinnewportbeach.com/continuation-editions#db4-gt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB4_GT_Zagato#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB4%20GT,in%20Italy%2C%20by%20Ercole%20Spada.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagato

https://www.automobilemag.com/news/aston-martin-db5-history-generations-models-variants/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2b3mOkz_ho

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6615/aston-db-history-db11/#:~:text=DB%20stands%20for%20David%20Brown,big%2Dname%20it%20is%20today.

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2018/07/18/a-new-clue-arises-in-the-search-for-the-lost-james-bond-aston-martin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB5#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB5%20is,the%20final%20series%20of%20DB4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aston_Martin_DB2#:~:text=The%20Aston%20Martin%20DB2%20is,1950%20through%20to%20April%201953.&text=It%20was%20available%20as%20a,of%20the%20model's%20total%20sales.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles#Aston_Martin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wO_d4Jp9M&list=RDCMUCwTkM6CvIsYFaFiMKIKCqHw&index=1

https://www.google.com/search?q=gold+finger+realise+dater&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS876US876&oq=gold+finger+realise+dater&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l4.10203j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

youtube.com/watch?v=D8M2KGlNj2w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D1nK7q2i8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOSdM2JvRJ8

Aston Martin DB5, The Car of Spies!

Auto/Motive

07/05/20 • 18 min

Aston Martin DB5

In this episode, I cover the Aston Martin DB5, the best known James Bond Car. First Featured in the film Goldfinger, released in 1964. The DB5 would become known as the ultimate spy car, filled with gadgets and enough power to outrun any villain. These cars are so popular that they are still being made today in a very limited run.